Larissa M. Mercado-López, Ph.D., mother of three girls, wife, UTSA alumnus, and instructor in Women’s Studies, describes herself as a writer with a tendency to exercise. She enjoys participating in and discussing the many cultures and constructions of fitness in San Antonio. Of special interest are the politics of fitness and size, with emphasis on ethnic and gender identity. When she’s not teaching, parenting, or writing, Larissa can be found lifting weights or consuming large amounts of coffee.

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The gym, for me, has always been a site of contradiction. It’s a space where I feel empowered, strong, and appreciative of my body’s ability to go fast and lift heavy things; at the same time, it can be a space of vulnerability, sexualization, and intimidation.
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